Voiceless Grants Program inspires the next generation of changemakers for animals
In 2025, the Voiceless Grants Program continues to inspire and empower a new wave of changemakers dedicated to the protection of animals. Building on the impact of our annual grants giving program in recent years, we are committed to creating a just and equitable world where animals can flourish by supporting and investing in changemakers, visionary organisations and initiatives that reform our social, cultural and political systems. Below are the next generation of changemakers for animals who successfully applied to the Voiceless Grants Program and whom we will partner with in 2025.
Owl and the Pussycat Modern Agriculture Foundation Magic Valley Vets for Compassion LA Wildfire Relief for Animals
Emergency Assistance for Animals After Cyclone Alfred
Cyclone Alfred was a frightening and challenging time in Northern New South Wales and South-East Queensland, and many farmed animals were particularly vulnerable.
An emergency grant was given to The Owl and the Pussycat, a 100% volunteer-driven nonprofit farmed animal rescue and sanctuary. We appreciate their dedication to caring for their animal residents and ensuring their health and safety during this natural disaster.
Empowering chefs to create plant-forward menus
Voiceless is excited to support a unique initiative that provides plant-based cooking training and education to chefs and culinary professionals. Reimagining menus with delicious plant-based foods is one of the most impactful ways we can create a kinder world for animals.
Developed and run by the Modern Agriculture Foundation, these workshops help chefs understand the benefits of offering plant-based menu options and teach them how to enhance the taste, presentation, and appearance of these dishes. For many people open to trying alternative proteins, it’s essential that their first tasting experience is positive, encouraging them to return for more.
In the first of many workshops, 15 emerging chefs explored how to incorporate local alternative protein products into their menus. Through hands-on learning and expert insights, participants discovered new ways to create delicious, sustainable dishes using cutting-edge food technologies.
Saving Lambs with Magic Valley
Voiceless is thrilled to announce its first “investment grant” with Magic Valley, a Melbourne-based cultivated meat company.
Magic Valley plans to launch the world’s first “cultivated lamb” mince in 2026, amongst other products. This will help save millions of lambs killed in Australia each year. Magic Valley utilises ethical, cell-based technology to replace intensively farmed animal-derived meats. They are foetal bovine serum-free and non-GMO. Our support will go towards their regulatory submission for the approval of commercialising these products.
Cell-based animal products are a win-win solution that provides a sustainable, secure food system and CAN POTENTIALLY save the lives of trillions of animals killed for consumption each year. It can end factory farming and animal agriculture while meeting the increasing global demand for animal products.
This grant is in line with our criteria, which state that we are “open to opportunities for ‘impact investing’ with small grassroots companies or start-ups with bright, innovative ideas in the vegan space.”
Any profits generated from this investment grant will be reinvested into Voiceless’s work to protect animals.
Grampian (Geriwerd) Bushfire Wildlife Rescues – Vets for Compassion
The Vets for Compassion team has provided lifesaving medical support and care for our precious and vulnerable wildlife during the recent Grampian (Geriwerd) bushfires. This devastating blaze affected one of Victoria’s most biologically important landscapes, scorching over 76,000 hectares of national park and farmland, and resulting in the loss of many animals.
Their work is both physically and emotionally demanding, involving long treks through burnt landscapes to search for survivors, administering tranquilizers to injured animals, and making the toughest decisions with compassion.
LA Wildfire Relief for Animals
Voiceless is deeply moved and saddened by the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. The destruction of homes, the shattering of communities, and the upheaval of lives have left us all shaken. Our hearts go out to those facing the daunting task of rebuilding.
This tragedy has also taken a heavy toll on animals—both companion animals and wildlife. In response, our Voiceless emergency grant program has supported the incredible Los Angeles-based organization, Best Friends Animal Society, dedicated to aiding animals during this crisis.
Currently, the dedicated team at Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles is actively working on the ground, providing critical rescue and shelter efforts for displaced animals. They are ensuring that these animals are welcomed into temporary foster homes or forever homes. Additionally, they have established a comprehensive pet pantry, fully equipped with food and supplies for current or new pet owners. They also operate the largest animal sanctuary in the USA, based in Utah, to which they are transporting animals to ensure their safety and provide the urgent medical care many need.
We thank them for their relentless work and commitment to responding to urgent calls for help from residents and shelters in affected areas. The animals of LA are deeply in our thoughts, and we hope that by lending a helping hand in this way, we can contribute to rebuilding their lives as well.
